Police seek information in North Sarasota shooting

Published: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 9:59 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 9:59 p.m.

SARASOTA - A 30-year-old man was shot several times north of downtown Sarasota Saturday afternoon, police said.

The Sarasota Police Department said it received several calls about 12:30 p.m. about shots fired in the 2500 block of Pershing Avenue. Officers arrived within minutes, as the victim, Wilfredo Pellot Jr., 30, was being taken away in a private vehicle.

Pellot was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with several gunshot wounds, according to a news release. He was later moved to Blake Trauma Center in Manatee County for treatment. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening, police said.

SPD is asking that anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Anthony DeFrancisco at 941-954-7049.

<p><em>SARASOTA</em> - A 30-year-old man was shot several times north of downtown Sarasota Saturday afternoon, police said.</p><p>The Sarasota Police Department said it received several calls about 12:30 p.m. about shots fired in the 2500 block of Pershing Avenue. Officers arrived within minutes, as the victim, Wilfredo Pellot Jr., 30, was being taken away in a private vehicle.</p><p>Pellot was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with several gunshot wounds, according to a news release. He was later moved to Blake Trauma Center in Manatee County for treatment. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening, police said.</p><p>SPD is asking that anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Anthony DeFrancisco at 941-954-7049.</p>